Strengthen your relationship with your mentor and maintain an open discussion.

Create a straightforward plan with clear steps and realistic expectations.

In light of the benefits to trainee development, JABSOM recommends all of its Biosciences MS/PhD candidates, postdocs, and their mentors to create and discuss the IDP on an annual basis. Below, is a suggested IDP template, shared with our College’s executive committee and faculty senate. Trainees may opt to use other templates, such as the idp available at AAAS or an alternative recommended by their graduate program.